Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa
Benefit
1
No need to set up a business beforehand.
2
Get residency for 1 year with unlimited entry.
3
Extend visa without leaving Taiwan (up to 2 years).
4
One common application can for up to 3 members.
Qualification
Meet at least one of the criteria
- Received Investment: foreign or domestic investment of NT$2 million
- Innovation Capability: for innovation capability by government
- Professional Skill: patent or other professional skill
- Right Registration in Taiwan: plant variety rights, or animal name registration in Taiwan
- Stationed: stationing in the parks or startup incubators, and recommended by such parks or incubators
- Reward: awarded in startup or design competition / involved in foreigner entrepreneurship project
- Fashion Shows/Film Festival: shortlisted or awarded
- Enterprise Established: representative, managing position & investment of NT$1 million
Application Process
Employment Gold Card
Benefit
1
No need to be employed by a certain employee.
2
Income exemption is provided under article 9 of the “law on employment and employment of foreign talents”.
3
The duration of the stay of visiting relatives of the immediate family is extended for up to 1 year.
4
The spouse and minor children of the Employment Gold Card holder shall apply for the right to reside in Taiwan.
5
Participants of the national health insurance are not limited by residence time of 6 months, qualifications as refered in the following website.
Application Process
